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Solving audio, multimedia, and modem problems
Solving audio, multimedia, and modem problems
If the problem is... Here’s what to do...
You don’t hear sound in 
Windows 
1
Check your computer’s volume controls. See the 
online help files that came with the operating system 
for information about setting volume.
2
Make sure your speakers are connected properly. If 
your speakers have a power light, make sure the light 
is lit. For instructions on connecting your speakers, 
refer to the 
Setup Poster
 or the instructions that came 
with your speakers.
3
Make sure the program you are using is designed for 
use in Windows. If the program is designed to run in 
DOS, it does not use Windows sound features and 
must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or 
SoundBlaster emulation.
You don’t hear sound 
when you play DOS 
games or use DOS 
programs
1
Make sure the game or program is configured to use 
SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation. Refer to 
the documentation that came with your DOS program 
for instructions on selecting sound card settings.
2
Refer to the Aptiva help for information on running 
your DOS game or program in DOS mode.
3
Shut down and restart your computer in MS-DOS 
mode. Then try to run the program again.
If any of these problems continue after taking the actions 
listed, refer to any documentation that may have come with 
your modem and sound cards. If you find no solution there, 
run the diagnostics programs that came with your computer. 
If you need service, see “HelpWare support and services” on 
page 79.
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